Learning Plan - Goals for Consolidation Name: Sophia Mazzotta 130600182 Clinical Supervisor: Renae Dixon Facility Placement: Villa Colombo Long Term Care PNC520 section: AA Write 3 SMART Goals I will watch procedure/skills videos at least once a week to educate myself about specific procedures and skills that pertain to my department. I will have reached my goal by completing at least 10 videos. I will improve my medication administration skills (Injections). Since I have not had much practice with needles, I will do this by memorizing the 10 rights & doing my safety checks before preparing the med & after. I will have reached my goal by completing at least 10 injection meds. Identify your learning activities – 3 for each goal - Volunteer to assist other nurses if they may be doing any type of skill/procedure. Even if I have done it before, I still would love to watch and take the opportunity to learn - Participate in skills that I have not done before. With my preceptor’s supervision I will lead the skill. - Familiarize myself with a new electronic medical device I have not used before. By doing so I will be able to know what I am looking for if ever I need to grab it. - Offer to prepare medication for my preceptors’ patients, while she checks it after to make sure I did everything correct - Offer to Administer IM, SubQ, dermal injections. - Offer to assist with preparation of mini bags. - Always pausing at the bedside and do a mental check to make sure bed is Every day at clinical, I will pay at working level. attention to use proper body mechanics to avoid injuries. I will - If I know I will not be able to handle a patient by myself, I will always stop incorporate back strengthening and ask for help for the safety of myself & the patient. exercises into my workout routines and consider my physical limitations - Encourage other nurses to always ask me for help if they need it. Helping at work. The goal will be achieved if I other nurses proper body mechanics promotes safety for all can follow through until the end of the semester. Refer to https://www.cno.org/globalassets/docs/qa/2019/smart-goals-2019.pdf A SMART goal is: Specific. A specific goal is detailed, focused and clearly stated. Everyone reading the goal should know exactly what you want to learn. Measurable. A measurable goal is quantifiable, meaning you can see the results. Attainable. An attainable goal can be achieved based on your skill, resources and area of practice. Relevant. A relevant goal applies to your current role and is clearly linked to your key role responsibilities. Time-limited. A time-limited goal has specific timelines and a deadline. Identify your learning activities by saying how will you achieve each goal.
